America's Most Affordable Pickup: The Nissan Frontier

While other mid-size trucks have come and gone, the Nissan Frontier has remained a proven
competitor in its class since the first
generation in 1997. The Frontier has a variety of upgrade options, so
you can
build a Frontier with the exact specifications to fit your needs. In
this
article, we'll dive into why the Frontier was named America's Most
Affordable
Pickup and help you determine which model is right for you.

Performance

The Nissan Frontier comes in both a 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder
engine and the larger 4-liter, 6-cylinder engine. Both engines are
available with
either 6-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission with manual
shift
mode. If you love going off-road, the Nissan Frontier has 4x4 off-road
capability and comes outfitted with a range of off-road features
including skid
plates to keep your Frontier protected in the toughest terrains.
Additional
features include hill start assist, which prevents the Frontier from
rolling
backwards on steep inclines; and hill descent control, which allows you
to ease
your foot from the accelerator and automatically maintain speed and
brake
pressure to provide a controlled descent.

For bigger jobs, the Frontier's 6-cylinder engine is capable
of towing up to 6,710 pounds. When it comes to hauling, its
high-tensile-steel
ladder chassis can handle loads up to 1,450 pounds. Finally, with
available
spray-on bed liner you can toss objects into your truck without fear of
damaging the bed.

Features

While the Nissan Frontier is built rugged, it also has
available features which make it comfortable to drive. With available
"NissanConnect,"
you have access to navigation and mobile apps on Frontier's 5.8" color
touch-screen. All Nissan Frontiers come with rear-view monitors to help
you
park by seeing what's behind you. Other comfort features include
dual-zone
climate control and auto-dimming rear-view mirrors.

Given the rugged nature of the Frontier, Nissan ensured it
comes
equipped with an equal amount of safety features. Anti-lock brakes help
the
Frontier retain steering control in a hard-braking situation, while
electronic
brake force distribution sends extra braking force to the rear wheels
when it
senses extra weight in the rear. The traction control system can sense
wheel
slip and responds by reducing power, helping the Frontier grip the road.
Vehicle dynamic control detects a deviation from your steered path and
automatically applies the brakes to help correct the Frontier on its
intended
path. Finally, the advanced air bag system has dual-stage front air bags
with
seat belt and occupant-classification sensors. In addition, the Frontier
has
front seat-mounted side impact air bags and roof-mounted curtain
side-impact
air bags with rollover sensor.

Why Choose Nissan
Frontier?

The Frontier has remained America's Most Affordable Truck
(Ward's
Small and Large Pickup Market Segments compared.) because it only comes
with
the features it needs. If you're looking for luxury, check out the Nissan Titan or Titan XD.
However, if you want a truck that's affordable and capable of
taking on tough jobs, the Nissan Frontier is the perfect option. The
Frontier
is built to take on the tough jobs you wouldn't want your luxury model
to do. For
more information or to take a test drive, contact AutoNation Nissan Chandler today! We
can answer all your questions and help you find the right Nissan
Frontier to
fit your needs.